1 Kings 3:13

And I have given thee what thou hast not asked, wealth and glory, so that there has not been anyone like thee among kings.

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.

In Context

12behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee an understanding and wise heart: there has not been anyone like thee before thee, and after thee there shall not arise one like thee.

14And if thou wilt walk in my way, to keep my commandments and my ordinances, as David thy father walked, then will I multiply thy days.

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Cross References

1 Kings 10:23And Solomon increased beyond all the kings of the earth in wealth and wisdom.

Psalms 84:11Mercy and truth are met together: 1 Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 1

Proverbs 4:9That it may give unto thy head a crown of graces, 1 And may cover thee with a crown of delight. 1

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 3:6-16

God's Appearance to Solomon. ( b. c. 1014.) 5 In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. 6 And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made thy servant king… Read the whole commentary →

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